We are looking for an outstanding leader, who can provide national leadership in the public sphere, work with partners, engage with service providers and, most importantly, listen to and communicate the voices of victims and survivors and their children.

Location: Flexible within the United Kingdom. However, you will be required to work from Home Office Headquarters in Central London on occasion, in order to review sensitive material in a secure environment, and be prepared to travel throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Based in London, the Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) is recruiting two key leadership roles to design and implement an
innovative approach to the delivery of the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).

Chambers are delighted to announce that Paul Wright (2017 call), has accepted an invitation to join chambers as the Junior Tenant on successful completion of his pupillage, effective from 1 October 2018.

The Undercover Policing Inquiry is seeking to recruit suitably experienced counsel to work as Second Junior Counsel to the Inquiry, at £80 per hour in central London (with occasional work outside London).
The successful applicant will join an expanding counsel team which consists of Counsel to the Inquiry (David Barr QC), two First Junior Counsel, three Second Junior Counsel and twelve Junior Counsel.
The Undercover Policing Inquiry was established to investigate and report on undercover police operations conducted by English and Welsh police forces in England and Wales since 1968. The Inquiry will examine the contribution undercover policing has made to tackling crime, how it was and is supervised and regulated, and its effect on individuals involved – both police officers and others who came into contact with them. For our terms of reference and more information about our work, visit our website at www.ucpi.org.uk

Essential skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Sound legal judgment and strategic thinking

Ability to assess and evaluate complex material to reach clear and logical decisions

Desirable skills

A good understanding of the work of a public inquiry

Exposure to handling highly classified material in legal proceedings.

Inquiry work can vary from week to week, and the role will necessarily require some flexibility. However, the main duties are likely to include:

Identification of evidence required in order to further the terms of reference;

Drafting formal requests for evidence; reviewing and responding to applications for restriction orders over the disclosure of sensitive or private information;

Analysis and review of documents and witness statements disclosed to the Inquiry;

Working with other members of the Inquiry team to ensure effective progress;

Attending meetings with Counsel for key stakeholders;

Legal research;

Assisting with preparation for oral hearings, including drafting explanatory and other documents; and

Attending some oral hearings, including the possibility of some advocacy.

The successful candidate will need to be ‘Security Checked’ cleared prior to commencing work and should be willing to undertake ‘Developed Vetting’. The Inquiry will cover the cost of clearance if not already held. For further information about what this entails please see: www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

There is an expectation that successful candidates will commit to working on the Inquiry for a minimum of 30 hours a week up to a maximum of 45 hours a week.

If you have any queries about this advertisement please contact the Inquiry team on 020 3876 4760.

If you wish to apply for this interesting and varied role, working at the heart of a high-profile puhttp://info@ucpi.org.ukblic inquiry please send your curriculum vitae, with a covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) providing examples of how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Please also include any relevant legal experience. Our email is info@ucpi.org.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Friday 9 November 2018, with interviews in mid-November 2018.

Chambers is delighted that Max Hill QC is to become the new Director of Public Prosecutions and congratulates him on his appointment. Following
his departure we are pleased to announce that Tony Shaw QC and Gillian Jones QC have been appointed as Joint Heads of Red Lion Chambers.

Serious and organised crime is one of the gravest threats to the UK's national security. The National Crime Agency sits at the heart of the law enforcement response, protecting the public by disrupting and bringing to justice those serious and organised criminals who pose the highest risk to the UK.

We identify and disrupt serious and organised crime by investigating and securing the prosecution of those responsible. We also lead, support and coordinate work across law enforcement, locally, regionally and nationally to reduce the impact of serious and organised crime on the UK’s communities and deter people from becoming involved in such activity.

NCA officers work at the forefront of law enforcement, building the best possible intelligence picture of all serious and organised crime threats; relentlessly pursuing the most serious and dangerous offenders; and developing and delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of law enforcement and other partners.

There's no such thing as a typical NCA officer. We come from different backgrounds and cultures, speak many language and have diverse skills and experiences. What we have in common is dedication and a commitment to protecting the public from serious and organised crime.

Are you ready to join the team?

Benefits

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

Civil Service pension scheme

26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service

Training and development opportunities

Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

Role Title: Lawyer

To provide expert, operational legal advice to different areas of the Agency.

The post holder must be capable of working independently within a team environment but also capable of working collaboratively on projects with colleagues both within and outside the Legal team.

To apply:

Please visit the Service Gateway Website , find the National Crime Agency Vacancies. The Civil Service Jobs reference number are below for the respective role available.

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